1996 Chrysler Cirrus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 11%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus, 11% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My front tires feel like they are going to break off the vehicle due to the lower ball joints,steering control arm, inner and outer tie rods; accelerates all by itself. Will not lock shifter with key out of ignition. Ecm is faulty because it shuts the lights off,turns engine,all lights, off . Unpredictably! Seat belts do not engage when stopping. If I were to be critically injured because of malfunctioning of said vehicle? Who would take responsibility of my safety and well being? This all happens while operation of vehicle. Traveling on the freeway at 55 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10943875, filed 2017-01, 107,000 miles“The car started making a creaking sound in like the axles and then it became a grinding sound . We were driving down the road and the tire just came off we slid like 20 feet before coming to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10258858, filed 2009-02, 136,000 miles“Thanks to your web site the Cirrus is now at the dealers for recall (6) checks, I received a call today that while checking this vehicle the sway bar links are worn, cost to replace $266.00. I called dealer/service and was told this is a potentially dangerous situation, and if not replaced immediately could snap. I asked if this is normal for a car two years old, answer was no. I asked if they have seen any other cases of this. The answer was yes, a few. …”
NHTSA complaint #702212, filed 1999-01“The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. The contact stated that the rear lateral link fractured, causing the rear driver side tire to fold inward while driving 10 MPH. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer or local mechanic for repairs or diagnostics. The failure mileage was 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438730, filed 2011-12, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Chrysler Cirrus. While driving 30 MPH, the driver's side lower tie rod dropped from the vehicle and the tire turned at a ninety degree angle. The contact left the vehicle to get a tow and, when he returned, the police removed the vehicle. Chrysler stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 97v201000 (control arm: ball joint separation). The current and failure mileages were 80,000. Update 09/10/08 updated 09/16/08”
NHTSA complaint #10235729, filed 2008-07, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 97V201000Nov 13, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.Covers: Chrysler Cirrus 1995–1997, Dodge Stratus 1995–1997, Chrysler Sebring 1995–1997 +1 more
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
38 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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